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Today In Parliament: 17.06.09
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 4:54 pm | Tom Frewen
The Speaker continues to uphold Prime Minister's right to silence on the precise reasons for his loss of confidence in Richard Worth as a minister; Worth's replacement, Cameron Calder, sworn. Questions for PM from Greens and ACT on smacking referendum ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 16.06.09
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 4:40 pm | Tom Frewen
Richard Worth resigns but John Key refuses to say exactly why he lost confidence in him as a minister. More >>
Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament
Friday, 12 June 2009, 1:53 pm | Tom Frewen
Finance and Expenditure Committee joins forces with Reserve Bank Governor, Alan Bollard, in trying to persuade banks to cut their rates on short-term debt and floating mortgages. More >>
The Week In Parliament: Week Ending 05.06.09
Friday, 5 June 2009, 11:57 am | Tom Frewen
Opposition leader Phil Goff grills Prime Minister John Key about the resignation of Internal Affairs Minister, Richard Worth, but the House remains in the dark about what the minister actually did to warrant his departure from Cabinet. The House debates ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 04.06.09
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 4:59 pm | Tom Frewen
More questions about the resignation of Internal Affairs minister, Richard Worth, although the Opposition failed to unearth the reasons for his departure from the Cabinet. Education minister, Ann Tolley, rejects claims of cuts in her spending vote, ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 03.06.09
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 4:03 pm | Tom Frewen
Opposition leader Phil Goff grills Prime Minister John Key about the reasons for the resignation of Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth. Labour's Charles Chauvel wraps up Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee in his own figures but Speaker is not amused. More >>
Today In Parliament: 02.06.09
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 5:08 pm | Tom Frewen
Front benches squabble over Budget, PM welcomes new Greens co-leader, House debates Privileges Committee report on sub judice rules and legal protection for media reports of proceedings. More >>
The Week In Parliament: Week Ending 29.05.09
Friday, 29 May 2009, 3:43 pm | Tom Frewen
Bill English delivers his first budget on Thursday. Opposition lash suspension of super fund contributions and reversal of tax cut programme. Privileges Committee reports on MPs' freedom of speech in relation to the courts. Mallard first to be ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 28.05.09
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 4:36 pm | Tom Frewen
Bill English delivers his first budget, stumbling a bit at the start and provoking jeers and a motion of no confidence from the Opposition but a standing ovation from his own side of the House. More >>
Today In Parliament: 27.05.09
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 5:09 pm | Tom Frewen
Speaker Lockwood Smith finally follows through on his threat and gives Trevor Mallard the honour of being the first MP to be thrown out of the chamber in this parliament More >>
Today In Parliament: 26.05.09
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 4:23 pm | Tom Frewen
Parliament resumes after a week's break and the PM faces questions about hot topics in the news during the adjournment - Melissa Lee, Christine Rankin and the plight of pigs as featured in a television programme. More >>
The Week In Parliament, ending 22.05.09
Friday, 22 May 2009, 5:31 pm | Tom Frewen
Quick preview of Budget Week and a look back at urgency, past and present, and how much it actually costs to keep the House running during a filibuster. More >>
The Week In Parliament: Week Ending 15.05.09
Friday, 15 May 2009, 4:04 pm | Tom Frewen
Sombre start to week as Parliament acknowledges the tragic loss of life in Napier shooting spree. Questions about gun control and about appointment of Christine Rankin as a families commissioner. Government's timing of announcement of Waterview Connection ... More >>
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 14.05.09
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 3:47 pm | Tom Frewen
An unusually early start for MPs, back in the chamber from nine this morning as the House spends the day under urgency, debating the Government's legislation preparing for reform of Auckland's local government. Supported by National, ACT and Peter Dunne ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 13.05.09
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 5:26 pm | Tom Frewen
Labour frustrated in attempts to follow up allegations on last night's Campbell Live about National MP Melissa Lee's involvement in publicly-funded television programme Asia Downunder. Government announces decision on Waterview Connection too late for ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 12.05.09
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 5:10 pm | Tom Frewen
Parliament expresses sorrow in wake of Napier siege. Questions about appointment of Christine Rankin as Families Commissioner. News of Auckland government reform legislation. Agriculture Minister reports on drought. More >>
The Week In Parliament: Week Ending 08.05.09
Friday, 8 May 2009, 4:53 pm | Tom Frewen
The Speaker, Lockwood Smith, makes Local Government Minister, Rodney Hide, answer a question and ticks off Women's Affairs Minister, Pansy Wong, for her answer being too long. Jonathan Coleman also gets a rap over the knuckles. Wanganui Gang Insignia ... More >>
Today In Parliament: 07.05.09
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 4:34 pm | Tom Frewen
Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong and Labour’s Women’s Affairs Spokesperson Sue Morony argue over their respective Governments’ effectiveness. Both fell foul of speaker Lockwood Smith, and then Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman did also. More >>
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 06.05.09
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 4:51 pm | Tom Frewen
The race for Mount Albert begins in General Debate while Phil Goff has multiple-choice question on Fiji for John Key. More >>
Today In Parliament: 05.05.09
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 5:18 pm | Tom Frewen
Prime Minister John Key and Opposition Leader Phil Goff went hammer and tongs over Auckland Governance consultation, and Labour’s Chris Hipkins had a crack at Bill English over the Government’s use of purchase advisors. More >>
